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The Incestuous World of the NBA | MAD BALLIN'
The Incestuous World of the NBA | MAD BALLIN'
Although it's probably nothing more than coincidence, I find it quite amusing that Ron Artest is set to sign with the Lakers and that Trevor Ariza has verbally committed to the Rockets . Artest and Ariza aren't bit players whose movements don't make an impact, but key cogs in their respective ...
Artest says he's signing with Lakers (UPDATE)
cbssports.com — Posted on: July 2, 2009 6:56 pm Edited on: July 2, 2009 7:16 pm Score: 208 Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Log-in to rate: Shaq can have LeBron. Ron Artest says he'll take Kobe. Artest, whose versatility and toughness have made him one of the most ... (more) Artest says he's signing with Lakers (UPDATE)
Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — Artest will likely want the full mid-level exception from the Lakers, which will work out to five years and about $32 million. (The NBA will soon announce the actual cost of a mid-level contract for next season.) Artest, who will be 30 in November, ... (more) Lakers close to deal with Artest - Los Angeles Times
2009 Offseason Whirlwind Continued
2009 Offseason Whirlwind Continued
mvn.com — All right. The whirlwind offseason continues. These are just verbal deals and they can't officially sign until July 8 . People might still pull a Carlos Boozer . Anyway... ***Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva to Detroit*** The signing of Ben Gordon, I think, effectively ends Richard ... (more) 2009 Offseason Whirlwind Continued
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